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Book Meditations

Whatever may happen to thee, it was prepared for thee from all eternity; and the implication of causes was from eternity spinning the thread of thy being, and of that which is incident to it.
What a soul that is which is ready, if at any moment it must be separated from the body, and ready either to be extinguished or dispersed or continue to exist; but so that this readiness comes from a man's own judgement, not from mere obstinacy, as with the Christians, but considerately and with dignity and in a way to persuade another, without tragic show.

Principles

Own the morning.
Enduring others and moments of adversity without irritation is part of Stoic training.
Prepare for life's inevitable setbacks (premeditatio malorum)
Silence offers space for thought, a key to wise and deliberate speech.